The Streets' debut album, Original Pirate Material, was released 19 years ago today. The album received critical acclaim and is considered one of the best albums of the 2000s. Mike Skinner, the rapper and producer behind The Streets, combined UK garage sound with lyrical content about everyday adventures. The album's title reflects the genre's presence on pirate radio stations. Skinner recorded the album in a room he was renting in Brixton, using an IBM ThinkPad and an emptied out wardrobe as a vocal booth.